Katz vs United States (1967)
Facts of the case
Under suspicion that Katz was using a phone booth to transmit gambling information, the booth was taped and his recordings were used as evidence to convict him.
Constitutional Question
was the phone taping in violation of Katz 4th amendment rights?
Decision
7 votes Katz
1 vote against
1 vote against
Lasting Effect
made the fact that the 4th amendment protects people not places.